A Moneyist letter about an elderly widow sitting in the cold over fears of higher energy bills has gone viral, highlighting reported energy market disruptions, rising prices, and growing public concern after recent strikes in Iran.
A U.S.-Israeli offensive on Iran triggered broad retaliation from Tehran and allied militias, producing military casualties, civilian harm and major regional and global disruptions.
Payrolls unexpectedly contracted by 92,000 in February and the unemployment rate climbed to 4.4%, with broad sector losses, downward revisions to prior months, and fresh questions for markets and the Federal Reserve.
A U.S. submarine torpedoed the Iranian frigate Dena in international waters off Sri Lanka, sinking the ship and leaving rescue largely to Sri Lankan authorities, and legal scholars say the submarine’s failure to assist survivors may have violated the Geneva Conventions.
Reports that Defense officials demanded Anthropic lift guardrails and threatened severe measures have prompted debate over whether the government can use contracting power or national security laws to compel expressive design choices in AI.
Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said a softer February jobs report has changed her view from a January pause toward backing more interest-rate cuts if the labor market weakens further.
Rising Gulf risks and a warning from Qatar pushed crude above US$90 per barrel, a move that could lift gasoline, airfares and shipping costs in Canada even as Alberta’s oil sector sees revenue gains.
QatarEnergy stopped LNG exports and Qatar energy minister Saad al-Kaabi warned that continued conflict could force all Gulf oil and gas production to stop, sending oil to two-year highs and raising risks of higher energy bills and global inflation.
New research connects social media, diet culture and family comments to disordered eating and explains why people often hide symptoms or face barriers to care.
Days after Marathon's full launch players are upset that cosmetic items are single-use and the paid battle pass offers limited rewards, prompting comparisons to past Destiny 2 monetization missteps.
YouTube faces creator backlash after millions of channel terminations in 2025 as the company says AI moderation will continue and blames many removals on scam networks while insisting human reviewers are involved.
New analysis of 22 stellar occultations shows NASA's 2022 DART impact not only shortened Dimorphos' orbit around Didymos but also produced a tiny slowdown in the pair's orbit around the sun, a first for human activity in space.
The Senate Commerce Committee voted to extend the ISS operating timeline to 2032 and added a requirement that NASA wait to de-orbit the station until a commercial low-Earth orbit destination is operational; the measure still needs full congressional approval and international sign-off.
After the Pentagon designation, CEO Dario Amodei published a statement repeatedly using the administration's "Department of War" phrasing, apologized for a leaked internal post, said Anthropic has been negotiating with the Defense Department, offered its models at nominal cost with engineer support during any transition, and said it will challenge the designation in court.
Ukraine says two Black Sea Fleet frigates, Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov, were damaged in a strike on the Novorossiysk naval base on 2 March 2026 and that assessments of the damage are continuing.
An explosion at a girls school in southern Iran killed at least 153 people amid reported U.S. and Israeli strikes, though who carried out the strike remains unverified. The blast has intensified scrutiny of AI-assisted and potentially autonomous targeting systems and recent U.S. actions to compel AI vendors to accept unrestricted military use.
Machine learning on MRI scans of children and adolescents with ADHD revealed two brain-based subtypes with opposing gray matter patterns and distinct symptom profiles, pointing to potential routes for personalized diagnosis and treatment while noting the need for longitudinal confirmation.
A pooled review of anonymous caregiver reports found about 4.8% of infants under 24 months experienced at least one act of physical aggression, revealing higher rates than official statistics and supporting calls for prevention and parent support.
Brent crude climbed to roughly $93.5 a barrel on Friday after production cuts in Kuwait and halted output in Iraq, raising supply disruption risks that could push prices past $100 if the Iran war affects Gulf exports, according to the Financial Times.
A 20-patient prospective crossover study published in Clinics found daily sublingual cannabis extract with equal THC and CBD substantially reduced myofascial pain and improved jaw function in Temporomandibular Disorder, with researchers urging larger randomized trials.
The State Security Service of Azerbaijan says it stopped an organized group preparing a terrorist attack in Baku and released video of the operation, which News.Az has shared.
A yearlong study of Chinese adolescents finds that starting a romantic relationship or experiencing both a start and an end raises the odds of suicidal thoughts and attempts, with new romances especially linked to increased risk among teens who had no prior suicidal behavior.
Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby told a Council on Foreign Relations event the United States would oppose independent European nuclear programs, while saying he has not seen credible evidence countries like Poland are actively pursuing them; his remarks come as Poland discusses a potential security link with France and debates a possible autonomous deterrent.
Professor Prokar Dasgupta remotely removed a patient’s prostate in Gibraltar from The London Clinic using the Toumai Robotic System over a fibre-optic link with 5G backup, marking the UK’s first long-distance robotic surgery.
Lithuania's annual security report says Russia is positioning forces and rebuilding military capacity near NATO borders, warning the Kremlin could be ready for a conventional conflict in Europe within six years while regional states and NATO move to strengthen deterrence.
Nintendo of America has joined a growing list of companies suing the U.S. government after the Supreme Court found tariffs issued under President Trump to be illegal, seeking refunds with interest for duties it paid.
A retrospective study of 208,625 Israeli adults using 18 years of electronic health records shows that residential proximity to conflict, measured by shelter time, maps onto higher psychiatric diagnoses, infection and autoimmune patterns, altered blood biomarkers and increased mortality for middle‑aged men, with the October 7, 2023 attacks amplifying many effects.
A Cornell led study of 3,000 plus people found that laughing at harmless everyday blunders makes you seem more likable and authentic, but the effect reverses if someone is hurt or harmed.
A Labor Department report shows the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February and revised prior months lower, raising fresh concerns about growth and possible impacts on Federal Reserve policy.
Kalshi and Polymarket, run by Tarek Mansour and Shayne Coplan, are the dominant players in a rapidly growing prediction market industry whose expansion is being shaped by a public feud, different regulatory strategies, and renewed scrutiny over controversial wagers.
The Small Business Administration said in February that green card holders can no longer receive SBA-backed loans, a first in agency history under administrator Kelly Loeffler that tightens ownership rules and threatens credit access for immigrant-run small businesses.
India permitted the Iranian amphibious vessel IRIS Lavan to dock at the southern port of Kochi and housed its 183 crew at naval facilities, a move made after the nearby sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena and amid regional security concerns.
Sam Altman said OpenAI would draw the same red lines as rival Anthropic on mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, but within hours OpenAI signed a roughly $200 million Department of Defense deal that did not include those contractual limits, sparking industry backlash and changing market dynamics.
A bill introduced in the Mexican Senate would amend fisheries law to ban breeding and growth of cephalopods nationwide; it was filed by Senator Maki Ortiz Domínguez with backing from Fundación Veg and Aquatic Life Institute and now goes to Senate commissions for review.
Worldwide EV sales climbed to 20.53 million in 2025, driven by China and strong European growth, while BYD surpassed Tesla to become the top battery electric vehicle seller.
In a CNN interview, President Trump said Iran’s leadership is weakened and that he is open to non democratic or religious leadership there, compared the effort to US actions in Venezuela, predicted Cuba’s fall, and pushed voter ID legislation and the SAVE America Act as top priorities.
A systematic review of 19 studies shows abortion stigma remains common at moderate levels in wealthy countries, is linked to gender, income, politics and religion, and is mainly documented in US-based research.
Foreign Minister Sugiono said the decision follows a recent military escalation after an attack on Iran and that Jakarta will consult Gulf partners, while domestic political and religious groups push for withdrawal.
President Trump told CNN he expects the Cuban government to fall soon, said he would send Marco Rubio to oversee the effort, and pointed to recent sanctions and oil restrictions that have worsened fuel shortages on the island.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 800 Patriot interceptors were fired in three days of Middle East fighting, a figure he says exceeds the total Ukraine has received since 2022 and that could worsen supply shortages for Kyiv.
A new study finds that rapid, attention-intensive AI workflows drive cognitive fatigue, while deliberate delegation, pacing, and boundary-setting when using generative AI can reduce burnout; users of platforms like Gas Town reported feeling overwhelmed.
At the National People’s Congress Beijing announced a lower growth target and published a draft 15th five-year plan that shifts focus to consumption, innovation and structural reform to manage slowing growth.
Iran’s foreign minister told NBC the country will not seek a cease-fire or talks with Washington and is prepared to confront U.S. ground forces, citing past attacks during negotiations and a resumed nuclear dialogue earlier this year.
UConn communication researcher Zexin Ma found that pictorial warning labels that tell a human story and evoke sympathy are more likely to motivate people to cut back or stop drinking than images that mainly provoke disgust or anger, with fear helping in some groups.
Multiple European intelligence sources tell VSquare that a GRU-linked team overseen by Sergei Kiriyenko has arrived in Budapest to support Viktor Orbán’s campaign, using tactics similar to Russia’s Moldova operation.
Officials warn that a US Israel conflict with Iran could disrupt flows of helium and other chipmaking materials from the Middle East, risking higher production costs and slower rollouts of AI infrastructure unless alternative supplies are found.
Oil surged after reports that Kuwait has begun cutting production because storage is full, pushing Brent above $90, while a weak US jobs report showed a loss of 92,000 payrolls in February and rattled markets.
Netflix said it walked away from the Warner Bros bidding war after Paramount outbid it, collected a $2.8 billion breakup fee, and will press forward with higher content spending and the same disciplined M&A approach.
Payrolls dropped by 92,000 in February and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, with broad losses and downward revisions weakening 2025 job growth; the data cover February and do not reflect later Middle East developments.
Spending at US retailers unexpectedly dipped as cold weather and weak consumer confidence weighed, with a key measure of underlying demand ticking up slightly.
Two studies by Zhang, Wang, and Tian show that wisdom moderates how creativity is applied, reducing the risk that creative thinking becomes self-serving and linking creativity to everyday consideration for others among wise individuals.
A team used SECCM-EBSD to image electrochemical half-reactions on polycrystalline platinum at submicrometre scale, revealing grain-dependent activity, lateral galvanic coupling, and chemical cross-talk where formic acid-generated CO poisons suppress oxygen reduction while oxygen modestly aids formic acid oxidation.
Hiring unexpectedly plunged as a nurses strike and extreme winter weather dented payrolls, pushing the unemployment rate up to 4.4% and prompting market moves in stocks, bonds and oil.
The UK government has delayed an AI copyright reform after wide opposition from creators and consultees; ministers will rethink proposals that would have allowed AI firms to train on copyrighted works without consent and the bill is now unlikely to appear in the King's Speech.
The Washington Post reports three officials say Russia has been passing Iran targeting information on US military ships and aircraft in the Middle East, though the extent and effect of that help are not yet clear.
Qatar’s energy minister said recent strikes and ongoing conflict have forced an LNG shutdown and could trigger supply squeezes, force majeure declarations by Gulf exporters, and sharp oil and gas price spikes within weeks.
Dubai residents were warned by phone of a possible missile threat and told to avoid going outside amid regionwide missile and drone strikes that have disrupted flights; the UAE has denied reports it planned to join military strikes against Iran.
In a Reuters interview President Donald Trump said higher gas prices tied to the Iran conflict did not concern him, he would not tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for now, and he was focused on a short military campaign.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a surprise decline of 92,000 nonfarm payrolls in February versus expectations for a 55,000 gain, while unemployment ticked up to 4.4% and wages continued to rise.
University of Helsinki researchers found that when mitochondrial respiration increases it can lower oxygen inside chloroplasts, changing photosynthetic chemistry and helping plants adjust to stress.
New research led by the University of Washington shows that after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, medical residency applications to states that tightened abortion laws dropped markedly, especially in reproductive-related specialties and unexpectedly more among male applicants.
Major adult sites have begun blocking Australian users as new eSafety codes requiring age verification for porn, extreme violence and self harm take effect on March 9, prompting privacy, enforcement and access concerns.
At a Miami conference, US defence secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American nations to join an offensive against drug cartels and warned Washington may act unilaterally if partners do not cooperate, prompting criticism that a military-only approach could worsen violence without solving trafficking.
Iran has fired thousands of cheap, pre-programmed kamikaze Shahed drones to overwhelm defenses and strike military and civilian targets across the Middle East, causing deaths, infrastructure damage, and costly interceptions.
Taipei reports a seven day absence of People’s Liberation Army aircraft from its ADIZ, the longest gap since Taiwan began routinely publishing PLA flight data.
A Current Psychology study shows that employees who view themselves as attractive are more likely to share ideas and report problems at work when they also believe appearance gives them social influence.
British ministers say the United States would need to put troops into Iran to influence or pick a successor to the supreme leader, while the UK will not join offensive action without legal justification and clear national interest as the US and Israel expand strikes and regional tensions and casualties rise.
Judge Richard Eaton will meet with Customs officials Friday in a closed-door session to map out how to return billions in tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court under the 1977 IEEPA, while the government warns refunds could be complex given the volume of entries.
Seven Ukrainian bank workers were arrested in Hungary while moving $80m and 9kg of gold; Budapest says it is a money laundering case, while Kyiv calls the detentions unjustified and accuses Hungary of hostage taking amid broader tensions over oil transit and EU aid.
Indonesia will delay social media access for children under 16 under a new ministerial regulation, with phased deactivations of accounts on major platforms starting March 28.
Average pump prices climbed to $3.32 a gallon and futures spiked as Middle East supply disruptions, export cuts and a seasonal refinery transition pushed fuel costs higher.
A new command-line tool on GitHub makes it easier for AI agents like OpenClaw and MCP-compatible apps to access Gmail, Drive and Docs, while Google notes the repo is a developer sample and not an officially supported product.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Japan condemns Iran over attacks that have killed civilians, and the two leaders agreed to work on deescalation and economic security amid concerns about export controls.
A randomized trial published in Nature Human Behaviour found that brief, self-guided interventions under 10 minutes can produce small month-long reductions in depression, with two exercises showing the clearest benefit in a 7,505-person study.
Netflix bought InterPositive and will absorb its staff while Affleck remains a senior advisor; terms were not disclosed.
Communications Minister Meutya Hafid announced staged deactivations of accounts belonging to under-16s on major platforms, citing child safety, with enforcement beginning March 28, 2026 and penalties focused on platforms rather than families.
Kyiv warned on March 6 that it cannot guarantee the safety of Ukrainians in Hungary after reports of seven nationals detained in Budapest and the detention of an armored banking convoy carrying cash and gold.
A four-year follow-up study in males with ADHD found no evidence that long-term stimulant treatment causes permanent changes in brain blood-flow responses during development, though baseline differences and study limitations mean results are not definitive.
A small Scripps Health study found most people who switched to a reduced schedule of GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide kept their weight loss and metabolic gains over about nine months, but the findings need confirmation in larger randomized trials.
Nobel economist Daron Acemoglu and political philosopher Michael Sandel say meritocracy, market expansion, finance, and AI are concentrating power, eroding the dignity of work, and straining democratic life, and they call for democratic deliberation and institutional reform to respond.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told staff the company cannot control how the Pentagon deploys its AI, as a disputed Pentagon contract with OpenAI and Anthropic's refusal to sign a deal have escalated ethical and political tensions in the AI industry.
New research identifies five dimensions of apocalyptic belief and shows those beliefs change how people perceive risks and support policies on climate, pandemics, nuclear threats and emerging technologies.
An analysis of fossil pollen shows plant diversity fell for centuries after the 14th century plague, suggesting that human land use and biodiversity often depend on each other rather than being in simple conflict.
Six days into the conflict, rising US defense costs, Gulf investment withdrawals and major disruptions to shipping and sanctions are creating immediate pressure on the petrodollar and global energy markets.
UK police have detained four men under the National Security Act on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service, with searches ongoing and officials urging vigilance while praising security teams.
The Linux Foundation has formed the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation to build and govern an open source CU/DU software-defined RAN platform with industry, operator and academic partners to speed AI-native 5G and early 6G development.
New Census estimates show a sharp drop in net international migration from 2023-24 to 2024-25, halving national population growth and causing lower gains or losses in most states, with immigration still the primary source of recent growth.
Sri Lanka has taken custody of a second Iranian vessel and evacuated more than 200 crew after a US submarine sank the frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka, an attack that left 87 dead and has sparked legal and diplomatic concerns.
The Evo2 AI model can read and write DNA and has produced genome‑scale designs, but researchers warn that synthesis, functional testing and biological complexity still block AI from creating new living cells.
Dozens gathered outside OpenAI's San Francisco office on March 3 to protest Sam Altman's abrupt announcement that the company would let the Pentagon use its AI models for classified work.
Israel and the US have stepped up strikes across the region as Western nations move assets and evacuate citizens, while London reports arrests over suspected Iran-linked spying and the first UK repatriation flight has landed.
Okta CEO Todd McKinnon told investors the company is 'paranoid' about AI agents and is racing to harden identity products, while demand for its new agent-focused offerings and identity security tools is rising and helping drive better than expected results.
At the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Iran’s Saeed Khatibzadeh dismissed Donald Trump’s call to influence Iran’s succession, described the US-Israel campaign as existential for Tehran, and said Iran will seek to remove US forces from the Persian Gulf.
California buyers and builders are trading trophy wine rooms for flexible, daily-use wellness spaces, a shift reflected in agent reports and Zillow data showing higher sale prices and more listings highlighting wellness features.
Three downtown casinos are offering one-to-one CAD pricing on rooms, drinks and slot play through Aug 31, 2026 to attract Canadian visitors amid a tourism slowdown.
Top semiconductor executives warned China’s chip equipment sector is too fragmented to counter US export curbs and urged a coordinated national effort to build domestic EDA, wafer, and lithography capabilities, including EUV.
Oracle plans broad layoffs to offset heavy spending on a major AI data center expansion, with some roles targeted because the company expects them to shrink due to AI, and cuts could begin this month according to people familiar with the plans.
After US strikes and a wave of attacks in the Gulf, oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have been disrupted, sending fuel prices higher and threatening broader supply chain and food price effects as Washington seeks fixes before the midterms.
Early Geekbench results put the MacBook Neo with the A18 Pro at 3461 single-core, 8668 multi-core and 31286 Metal, showing CPU parity with the iPhone 16 Pro and multi-core performance similar to the M1 MacBook Air.
In a Time interview President Trump said Americans may need to worry about Iranian retaliation as U.S. strikes continue, the FBI monitors possible sleeper cells and investigators probe an Austin shooting for links to Iran.